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Benjamin Moore Mosaic Tile

1517 · #B9B396 · LRV ~44.8

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Flour Sack (~98% proximity)

Mosaic Tile (1517) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 44.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Flour Sack (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Mosaic Tile in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

44.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1517

HEX

#B9B396

RGB

185, 179, 150

HSL

50°, 20%, 66%

Family

Yellows

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Mosaic Tile FAQ

What undertone does Mosaic Tile have?

Mosaic Tile has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mosaic Tile?

Mosaic Tile has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Mosaic Tile in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Flour Sack (DET632), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Koi Pond (SW 7727), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Koi Pond (HGSW7727), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Easy (PPG1026-3), ~95% proximity; Behr: Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Good to Grow (8003-27C), ~93% proximity; PPG: Easy (PPG1026-3), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mosaic Tile?

The HEX code of Mosaic Tile (1517) is #B9B396, RGB 185, 179, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.